Why choose Japanese?

Japanese is spoken by about 125 million people, primarily in Japan.

Knowing another language and culture will –

• Increase your career opportunities
• Broaden your horizons
• Enrich your life in ways you never imagined
• Develop your intercultural sensitivity
• Increase your global understanding

Taking one or two years of a second language can –

• Fulfill university course requirements
• Greatly increase your chances of getting a rewarding and better-paying job
• Enhance travel
• Open up a new world of friendships and understanding

Japanese is relevant if you have a career interest in that country or are a fan of Japanese culture like –

• Anime
• Cinema
• Literature
• Martial arts

Students with an ability in Japanese are well-qualified for participation in the JET program. JET is a one year jobs/cultural exchange program sponsored by the Japanese government for foreign students after they complete their bachelor’s degree.

What will you learn?

• Listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese
• Japanese culture, geography, customs and daily life

What will you do?

A knowledge of Japanese can be useful for those students pursuing careers in –

• Asian studies
• Business
• Engineering
• Finance
• International relations
• Science